Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Fun & Frilly: Cabbage Rose Bonnet


I've had Spring on the brain for a while now.  Bonnets, sunny dresses, pastels, flowers, etc.  Love 'em!  I wanted to put them all together to make something a bit beyond the everyday.  So I came up with my Cabbage Rose Bonnet:


Loads of fluffy ruffles in happy, spring colors: 


Styled to be striking from every angle: 


And tiered to look like a facing-framing flower blossom:


I also designed it to last a long time - the simplified sizing means it will fit for years.  Trust me - I made my 5yr old son put it on and it still fits him, but also nicely fit a life size baby doll (in addition to my little 19 month old model obviously).  And of course after I had it made, it needed a matching ruffle dress:


I designed the dress to have a scalloped ruffle front that opened into a cascade of ruffles underneath:


Made a little ruffle-style extra trim around the collar:


And a simple snap-up back:


I think my favorite part is that the fabrics are the yardage I used as tablecloths from her 1st Birthday Tea Party last year.  It's given them a new life as a Victorian-style outfit.  Definitely an upcycle!  And doesn't it look old-timey when it has an antique photo finish?


I cannot wait for her to wear this out & about.  Now I just need to make something decent for myself so I don't look slobby standing next to her!



Sharing these creations with my FAVE LINK PARTIES too so click HERE to check them out!
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24 comments:

  1. EllieApril 5, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Oh I love this. She looks so cute. I have been wanting to make a ruffly bonnet for a while. This is perfect motivation! And I like the ruffles in the front!

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  2. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Ah its beautiful she is so cute.

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  3. BodenApril 5, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    This is SO cute! No offense, but I don't think you need to worry what you'll look like out and about with this cutie, all eyes will be on her sweet smile and ruffle framed face!

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  4. Kimberlee, The Spunky DivaApril 5, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    That is so friggen adorable!!! Visiting from Santa's Gift Shoppe party.
    ~Kimberlee
    {$15 Amazon GC Giveaway} 

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  5. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    I was just skim reading and thought the sepia photo was an old photo you used as inspiration. It's an absolutely gorgeous outfit (for a gorgeous girl!).

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  6. JillApril 5, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Oh that is just fantastic! I love all the ruffles everywhere! and you have the cutest model too!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  7. AnnaApril 6, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Just like old times... she's so pretty...
    Anna

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  8. LrSchwtzApril 6, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    This is beautiful! I'd love for you to share it at my Share the Wealth Link Party at http://www.laughloveandcraft.com/2011/04/share-wealth-wednesday-link-party.html

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  9. SibylleApril 6, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    sooooo adorable!

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  10. RebeccaApril 6, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Oh I LOVE this! I've had bonnets on the mind too. Your daughter is adorable. :)

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  11. Mandy BeyelerApril 6, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Thanks for linking to Take A Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts - I featured you today! - Mandy, www.SugarBeeCrafts.com

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  12. All Things FeeApril 6, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Absolutely Stunning!

    Thanks for linking up to Calling all Crafters on All Things Fee!

    Hope to see you link up again!

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  13. FedulabApril 6, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    OMG it's adorable!

    ;) Fede
    http://fedulab.blogspot.com/

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  14. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    This is really adorable!

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  15. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    I love ruffles! Thanks for linking up!

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  16. jbrApril 7, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Adorable!

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  17. TammyApril 7, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    She looks like a doll in that outfit. Such cuteness in ruffles! My little girl will be 13 soon....don't think she'd care to wear the ruffles now...so sad:( Your newest follower...hope you can visit me sometime soon!

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  18. Naturally Me CreationsApril 8, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Wow, what a flashy little outfit, hehe. Very cute. :)

    Tnx for stopping by to link this up at Who Made What? Weekends!

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  19. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    19 months old - how did that happen! I remember when S was still in your tummy and you posted about the maternity dress you'd made! How time flies!
    Less of a baby and more an adorable little girl now x

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  20. The Branch FamilyApril 10, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    This is the cutest ever. I've got to make one for my DD to wear. Thanks for the idea and inspiration.

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  21. SommerApril 10, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Oh migosh! Where was this tutorial when my girls were babies?!! I love it so much and that baby is adorable. I'd like you to link this too if you have time =)http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/04/vip-party-10.html

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  22. Rhinestone BeagleApril 11, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Super cute! Who doesn't love ruffles? Thanks so much for linkin up. Can't wait to see what you have for next week.

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  23. AbbyApril 12, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Beautiful work! She looks just like a little doll in it!

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  24. nicolette {momnivores dilemma}April 13, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Love that bonnet and the "vintage" photo.

    Thanks for linking up Cheryl!

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